Speaker Cannon Announces Chairmen Of Committees
Speaker Cannon unveils the chairmen for the 69th Congress on the Republican side. Each committee gains one member. Democrats keep their strength. Notable chairs include Gillette on Civil Service Reform and Appropriations, Frenich on Immigration and Public Lands, Dixon on Patents Mines and Public Lands, Van Duvier-Irigation on Indian Affairs and Public Lands, Herman on Indian Affairs, Whayasén on Irrigation and Mines, James on River and Harbor, Cushman on Commerce and Private Land Claims, Humphries-Marchant on Marines Elections, Holwes on Industrial Arts Expositions and Mining Claims.
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Idaho
Frenich
Montana
Dixon
Nevada
van Duvier
Irigation
Oragon
Herman
Indi
Whayasén
Washington
James—River and Harbor
Cushman
Humphries—Marchant
Marines
Joseph Holwes
Senate rates bill sparks sharp senate debate
In Washington the senate debated Tillmans rate regulation bill to empower a commission to fix a maximum rate. Senator Foraker called it the best rate bill yet but opposed granting court power to fix rates saying Congress should not grant such authority. Paris reports a divorce granted to actress Poretha Hussard of Kim Rojane.
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Scrippa News Association
Washington
Senate
Tillman
Commission
Foraker
Congress
Courts of Equity
Scripps News Association
Paris
Poretha Hussard
Kime Rojane
Mitchell
Fulton
Meneth Clan
Actress Charlotte Weaver in suicide attempt at Hotel Margarite
Charlotte Weaver aged 18, daughter of General Weaver of Idaho, attempted suicide by gas at the Hotel Margarite after a hearing denial by her company and humiliation from the stage manager while playing at the Majestic theatre. The incident follows an illness and alleged mistreatment contributing to the act.
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Charlotte Weaver
General Weaver
Idaho
Majestic Theatre
Margarite
Abe
Mining Investigator Luther Jewel Found Dead Near Llano Mine
Luther Jewel of San Diego, missing months while probing mining property near Llano, Sonora, was found dead at Vera Tierra shaft. The skull injury suggests murder by his guide over money. A second item notes Witte backing reactionaries in St Petersburg and a mob rally opposing intellectuals and Jews.
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Tuscan
Ariz
Luther Jewel
San Diego
Llano
Sonora
H.G. Glore
Vera Tierra
Jewel
Scripps News Association
St. Petersburg
Witte
Drodsky
Senator Maghell Funeral in Portland Oregon
John H Mitchall dies with rites to be held in Portland. Remains in state at City Hall 10 to 12 30 then to First Congregational at 2 for Elk ritual. Services led by Dr House with Honorary Pallbearers from Portland and Salem. active pallbearers named from Portland and The Dalles.
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Portland
Oregon
United States
John H. Mitchall
First Congregational
Elk
E. Lb. House
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Bes View
John Mitchell” Jr
Wil da
George H.ue
Ben Simpson
Cardinals elected in Rome consistory with new nominees
Rome reports the third consistory since Pius X election and second for nominations. The ceremony began quietly as cardinals were named: Caglano de Azvedo of Rome, Joseph Samasa of Hungary, Cavalcanti of Brazil, and Spinday Maeste of Seville.
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Rome
Pius X
Caglano de Azvedo
Joseph Samasa
Hungary
Cavalcanti
Brazil
Spinday Maeste
Seville
Korean Prince Min Seeks Status in Washington
Prince Min of Korea called on Secretary Root to learn Korea’s status in Washington. He was informed Korea is regarded as a separate nation, but the United States recognizes Japan’s prevailing influence.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Prince Min
Korea
Root
United States
Ship in Distress Near Nantucket Light Ship
Early today a half finished wireless said “Send assistance from anywhere.” The gun boat Hint departed from Ix to render aid as heavy seas ease.
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Scripps News Association
New Port
R. 1
Nantucket
Henry E Ida Testifies In Home Life Insurance Probes
Henry E Ida, president of Home Life Insurance Company, testifies in New York on December 11 regarding syndicate dealings. He says officers had no joint account for commissions in securities and that some officers did not participate in syndicate operations. Loans were used as a means to employ funds with a four and a half percent return on loans, surplus far above needs, and ten percent of assets to policy holders. Wheat and crop quotes, Portland market notes, and miscellaneous prices follow.
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Scripps News Association
New York
Henry E Ida
The
Home Life Insurance Company
New York Recount Case Heard By Court Of Appeals
The New York section recount case was argued in the court of appeals. Ex Governor Black argued for Hearst and Alton B Parker for McClellan. The court must decide if the election law authorized recounts of ballots already officially counted.
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Scripps News Association
Albany, N. Y
New York
Court of Appeals
Black
Hearst
Alton B. Parker
McClellan
Japanese Minister in Chicago En route Home
Takahira the Japanese minister spent the day in Chicago and lunched with the Japanese consul. He leaves tonight for San Francisco to take the steamship Manchuria and expects to reach home by January 5.
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Scripps News Association
Chicago
Takahira
Japan
San Francisco
Manchuria
Banquet Planned for James J. Hill in St Paul
Arrangements are complete for a banquet in St Paul to honor James J. Hill. The event marks the fourteenth recognition of his services in developing the city.
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Scrippa News Association
St Paul
Esc
James J. Hill
Mutiny Reported at Sevastopol and Kiel Dates
Fresh mutiny reports reach the newsroom linking events at Sevastopol and Kiel. The dispatch notes unrest among sailors and troops, signaling possible large scale mutinous actions abroad.
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Civil Ser
Burton L. French
Wesley L. Jones
Francis W. Gusman
Immigration and Public Lands
Man
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Joseph Howell
Utah
Charman
God Mining Committees
Will E. Humphreys
Merchant Marine Committee
Aaa
Overcoa
Winter
Ash
Maghell
Cardinals
John Jr
Thurson
Nebraska
Supreme Court
John H. Mitchell
Justicn Fuller
Embanyssid
Wheat Obedge
BEM
Corm
Bluestem Club
Vallay
Chcago
Banquet Hill
Newa Association Eon
Sevastapol Nd Kiet
Xmas
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Cleveland
Wilson Bros
Charles Mimnaugh
AL Andrews
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